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TOPSoccer

What is TOPSoccer?

FC Richmond is pleased to offer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) for young athletes with physical or developmental disabilities. This free program is designed to enable all children the opportunity to play soccer in an environment that is safe, fun, supportive and inclusive. 

Differentiators of TOPSoccer:

  • BUDDIES – Each participant is assigned a volunteer, trained ‘Buddy’. This Buddy works with their player individually and makes sure they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun. 

  • COACHES – TOPSoccer coaches and administrators will receive USYS education and certification training that assists them in successfully delivering the program. In addition to providing coaching strategies and tactics specifically for TOPSoccer athletes in mind, the training provides guidance on how to modify typical soccer practice activities so everyone can be successful.

  • GROUPINGS – Players are grouped by ability, not just age, such that they can develop at their own pace and participate amongst others with similar abilities.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Spring Dates: April 13, 20, 27 and May 11

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Location: Robious Middle School soccer complex, track field 6

Ages: 6-14 

TOPSoccer athletes will receive a t-shirt to wear to each practice. 

Although TOPS is a free program, we do require that all TOPSoccer athletes register below.  

Registration:

Register HERE

Volunteers:

TOPSoccer relies on volunteers to make this program a success!  We are looking for both youth (age 12+) and adult volunteers. If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please sign-up HERE. If you have any questions, please contact TOPSoccer coordinator, Lynne Ellis at lynne@fcrichmond.com.